Kriss Conklin

29 entries
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
The Linda Lindas, Momma, Caramelo Haze, JaRon Marshall, and more highlight our recommended shows for the week

Music, Jan. 12, 2023

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin
We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin
First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

Music, Jan. 9, 2023

Six Concert Picks to See This Free Week(end)
Six Concert Picks to See This Free Week(end)
Primo shows at no cost, from Yung Bambi to Amplified Heat

Music, Jan. 5, 2023

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Timbeko, Shinyribs, TC Superstar, an Exquisite Corpse, and more recommended shows for the week

Music, Dec. 29, 2022

Ten <i>Chronicle</i> Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022
Ten Chronicle Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022
Almost 100 albums we loved this year

Music, Dec. 15, 2022

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Riverboat Gamblers, USA/Mexico, Damian Garcia Quintet, Honky-Tonk Holidaze, and more recommended shows for your week

Music, Dec. 8, 2022

Pleasure Venom's Introspective Punk Road to <i>Rebirth/Return</i>
Pleasure Venom's Introspective Punk Road to Rebirth/Return
Revamped and fully realized Austin quartet breaks down debut

Music, Dec. 8, 2022

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
A few fests, Nineties Brits, AfroTech, and more shows worth seeing

Music, Nov. 10, 2022

Memorable Moments From Levitation's Halloweekend
Memorable Moments From Levitation's Halloweekend
Standout sets from the four-day Austin fest

Music, Nov. 3, 2022

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Lingua Ignota, Daniel Fears, Mobley, a Doug Sahm celebration, and more worthy local shows

Music, Nov. 3, 2022

Megz Kelli On Her New Orleans-Set Directorial Debut
Megz Kelli On Her New Orleans-Set Directorial Debut "little trumpet"
Magna Carda and BLK ODYSSY collaborate on short film score

Music, Nov. 3, 2022

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday
The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday
Die Spitz, L7, and the Pinky Rings as Fembots

Music, Oct. 31, 2022

What We're Listening to This Week
What We're Listening to This Week
Dayglow, Sunny Sweeney, Chucky Blk, Alexi 8bit, and more local sounds worth your time

Music, Oct. 27, 2022

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
The Deer, Otoboke Beaver, Nikki Lane, BLK ODYSSY, and more recommended live shows

Music, Oct. 20, 2022

Unstoppable, Paramore Decade-Hops into New Chapter at ACL Fest
Unstoppable, Paramore Decade-Hops into New Chapter at ACL Fest
With a PinkPantheress cameo and Flea birthday tribute

Music, Oct. 17, 2022

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two
The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two
Lido Pimienta, Habibi, and Princess Nokia’s Kirby squirt gun

Music, Oct. 16, 2022

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two
The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two
Blondshell, Teezo Touchdown, and Omar Apollo’s starpower

Music, Oct. 15, 2022

What We’re Listening to This Week
What We’re Listening to This Week
Charley Crockett, Flora & Fawna, the Black Angels, and more

Music, Oct. 13, 2022

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at Weekend Two of ACL Fest 2022
Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at Weekend Two of ACL Fest 2022
Sources of Texas Heat from the Chron Music team

Music, Oct. 13, 2022

ACL Interview: On the Shoulders of Giants, the Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective Makes ACL Debut
ACL Interview: On the Shoulders of Giants, the Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective Makes ACL Debut
All-student ensemble shares alma mater of jazz legacies

Music, Oct. 13, 2022

Music-Themed Film Fest Sound Unseen Announces Round Three in Austin
Music-Themed Film Fest Sound Unseen Announces Round Three in Austin
With a Waterloo Records doc and Magna Carda-scored short

Music, Oct. 12, 2022

Eat Your Heart Out: A Three-Day Meal Plan for ACL Eats 2022
Eat Your Heart Out: ACL Eats 2022
Paramore, Lil Nas X, and SZA aren't the only acts to watch for

Music, Oct. 6, 2022

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at ACL Fest 2022
Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at ACL Fest 2022
Sources of Texas Heat from the Chron Music team

Music, Oct. 6, 2022

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Kady Rain, More Eaze, Pusha T, and more non-ACL shows

Music, Oct. 6, 2022

What We're Listening To: The Pinky Rings
What We're Listening To: The Pinky Rings
S/T

Music, Sept. 29, 2022

Basement Show Vibes in a Ballroom with Why Bonnie, Font, and On Being an Angel
Basement Show Vibes in a Ballroom with Why Bonnie, Font, and On Being an Angel
Good ol' Texas indie rocks campus-area stage

Music, Sept. 18, 2022

Crosstalk: Recapping Hot Sauce Fest, Stereolab, HAAM Day, and Topshelf Records' Stalemate With Austin-Based Merch Warehouse
Crosstalk: Recapping Hot Sauce Fest, Stereolab, HAAM Day, and Topshelf Records' Stalemate With Austin-Based Merch Warehouse
Austin music news headlines of the week

Music, Sept. 15, 2022

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows

Music, Sept. 15, 2022

I Will Be Heard: Mama Duke
I Will Be Heard: Mama Duke
Lyricist thriving at the intersection of Black, female, and gay wants Austin to "feel this energy"

Music, July 28, 2022

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